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31 Aug 2017 - Chickens for Marawi evacuees not from Central Luzon

PAMPANGA -- Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pińol clarified that chickens to be given to evacuees from besieged Marawi City are not from Central Luzon, which was recently hit by avian influenza.

This came after a Lanao leader protested against the initiative of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to send chickens to the evacuees and soldiers in Marawi City through the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

31 Aug 2017 - Guv lauds ‘Duterte’ for support to Pampanga

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda lauded recently President Rodrigo Duterte for his support to help the poultry industry in the province recover.

Duterte was joined by Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pińol, and Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial who met with poultry farm owners, who were affected by the bird flu outbreak, to give check payments for birds that were culled.

31 Aug 2017 - PDEA may take lead on war on drugs anew

PAMPANGA -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) might take the lead role on the campaign against illegal drugs anew once outgoing Central Luzon Police Regional Office director Aaron Aquino assumes the drug agency’s leadership.

This was hinted by President Rodrigo Duterte during his visit to the province, saying stripping the Philippine National Police (PNP) of the lead role in the war on drugs might be an option following the alleged continued abuses of police officers using the administration’s campaign.

31 Aug 2017 - Angeles City Council okays OFW perks ordinance

ANGELES CITY -- The City Council has approved an ordinance giving benefits to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the city.

Councilor Amos Rivera, proponent of the ordinance, said that Ordinance 407 Series of 2007 (An Ordinance Providing Discounts and Other Incentives to Migrant Workers And Their Families In Angeles City) was passed last Tuesday.

31 Aug 2017 - Dong to lead congressmen in Paskuhan visit

PAMPANGA -- Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. (3rd district) on Wednesday asked the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) to accompany members of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability in visiting the Philippine Christmas Village (Paskuhan) which is now the subject of a congressional inquiry.

"It has come to our attention that things inside the facility have been removed," Gonzales said during the hearing on the sale of Paskuhan to Premier Central Incorporated at the House of Representatives.

31 Aug 2017 - Burglars cart P3M from meat processing plant in Mabalacat

MABALACAT CITY -- Five burglars have carted away cash amounting to almost P3 million from a meat processing plant in Sitio Maisac, Barangay Duquit here last Monday.

Former Magalang mayor Romulo Pecson, owner of Roel’s Food Corporation, said the suspects managed to enter the firm’s warehouse by destroying a portion of its roof.

30 Aug 2017 - Pampanga pays ‘culling army’

PAMPANGA -- Members of the group who helped cull thousands of fowls in bird flu affected farms in this town on Wednesday, August 30, received their compensation from the Provincial Capitol.

The 316 members of the “culling army” received their pay through Vice- Governor Dennis Pineda, who handed at least P750,400 as compensation of the Provincial Government to the workers who culled fowls in poultry farms here following the declaration of an avian flu outbreak by Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pińol last August 11.

30 Aug 2017 - Nullification of Paskuhan Village sale sought

PAMPANGA -- House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability members are gearing to ask the court for the possible nullification of the sale of Paskuhan Village to SM Prime Holdings.

On Wednesday, August 30, during the hearing on the said sale, 1-SAGIP Representative Rodante Marcoleta asked if the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) during the time of Tieza chief Mark Lapid had followed Commission on Audit Circular No. 86-264.

30 Aug 2017 - Ex-Tieza chief questioned over Paskuhan Village

PAMPANGA -- The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on Wednesday, August 30, questioned former Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) head Mark Lapid on his role on the sale of the Philippine Christmas (Paskuhan) Village to Premier Central Incorporated.

Lapid attended the hearing after the House committee’s invitation. In his opening statement, Lapid said that the sale “was to the best interest of the government and that the privatization of the facility was best option recommended by the consultants of Tieza.”

30 Aug 2017 - 2 teens drown in flooded rice field

PAMPANGA -- Two 18-year-old boys drowned while swimming in a flooded rice field near the under-construction Dukma Bridge in Barangay Paralaya, Candaba on Tuesday afternoon, August 22.

This town’s police chief Superintendent Paul Gamido identified the fatalities as Arvin Maun and Melvin Puno, who were reportedly with four other friends while swimming in an open rice field near the Pampanga River.

30 Aug 2017 - P200,000 worth of 'shabu' seized in Mabalacat drug bust

MABALACAT CITY -- Elements of the city police intelligence unit seized P200,000 worth of illegal drugs from three suspected pushers arrested in a recent drug bust operation.

Superintendent Ruel Cagape, officer in charge of the city police, said authorities seized methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as "shabu," and a gun during the anti-drug operations conducted along Fe Street in Barangay Mabiga.

30 Aug 2017 - 3rd batch of drug surrenderers set for reformation

PAMPANGA -- Another batch of drug surrenderees are set for reformation as the Bahay Pagbabago ni Apung Pilar in this town opened its doors anew over the weekend.

The 74 drug surrenderers were welcomed by the local officials, Parish Pastoral Council, and Philippine National Police during the opening ceremonies held at the Nuestra Seńora del Pilar Parish grounds.

30 Aug 2017 - Triathlete coach cites Clark's suitability as training center

CLARK FREEPORT -- A Kapampangan triathlete coach has underscored the suitability of Clark as sports training center.

Coach Melvin Fausto, a gold medalist in triathlon, has cited the positive impact of their training experience here.

30 Aug 2017 - Angeles City vet urges pet owners to be responsible

ANGELES CITY -- The city veterinarian has urged furry canine owners to be responsible “pet guardians” during the recent celebration of the “National Dog Day” held at The Yard food park here.

In his lecture, Dr. Mario Samson, Angeles City veterinarian, underscored anti-rabies vaccination for cats and dogs that was also offered free during the event.

29 Aug 2017 - Gov't urged to prioritize compliant Pampanga poultry raisers, bizmen

PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Tuesday, August 29, said that the government should prioritize poultry raisers who have not been remiss in paying their taxes in the ongoing assistance program for those who have been affected by the culling operations of the Bureau of Animal Industry.

BIR-Central Luzon director Jethro Sabariaga told SunStar Pampanga that this would ensure the assistance would rebound back to the government.

29 Aug 2017 - Central Luzon officials in ‘narco list’

PAMPANGA -- Five mayors, two House representatives and a vice governor in Central Luzon Region are in the narcolist of the Philippine National Police (PNP), a police official announced.

Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon director Aaron Aquino made the announcement during a brief conference with PNP Director General Ronald dela Rosa on Tuesday, August 29.

29 Aug 2017 - San Fernando vice mayor: Heroism today calls for moral courage

PAMPANGA -- City of San Fernando Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin on Tuesday, August 29, highlighted the need for moral courage during the city's celebration of National Heroes Day at Heroes Hall.

Heroes Hall, named in honor of local and national heroes, plays host to a park where monuments of heroes are enshrined. The city has been active in honoring the memory of heroes and promoting their heroic virtues. Local heroes have found places of honor in the park.

29 Aug 2017 - Ex-San Simon mayor offers job to drug reformists

PAMPANGA -- Former mayor and businessman Rodrigo Canlas of this town recently offered hundreds of job opportunities to drug reformists who graduated from the Bahay Pagbabago reformation program.

Canlas, who owns a trucking and tire shop business, stressed that ex-drug users and pushers who have successfully redeemed themselves deserve a second chance in the community by having a decent job to provide for their families.

29 Aug 2017 - Animal science, agriculture congress set in Clark

CLARK FREEPORT -- A food corporation has set its third annual Pilmico Junior Animal Science and Agriculture Congress in Clark on August 31, 2017.

Pilmico Foods Corporation, the agri-business subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. will hold the whole day (8:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at Midori Clark Hotel and Casino.

29 Aug 2017 - Mabalacat mayor vows to end malnutrition in kids

MABALACAT CITY -- Mayor Crisostomo Garbo has vowed to sustain the City Government feeding program in public schools to end malnutrition among children coming from indigent families.

Garbo said that some 2,488 school children in Mauaque Maragul Elementary School and Mawaque Resettlement Elementary School benefitted from the recent supplemental feeding program sponsored by the local government unit.

29 Aug 2017 - Pampanga mayors thank Duterte for dousing bird flu scare

PAMPANGA -- Mayors in the province of Pampanga are one in thanking President Rodrigo Duterte for dousing public fear on poultry product consumption.

The President visited Pampanga on Monday to partake on balut and chicken to show that poultry products are safe for human consumption.

28 Aug 2017 - Duterte: Pampanga poultry products are safe to eat

PAMPANGA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, August 28, assured the public that poultry products from Pampanga are safe to eat.

The President spoke before the poultry stakeholders from Pampanga and Nueva Ecija, government officials and personnel involved in the quarantine and recent culling operations.

28 Aug 2017 - Duterte hails Kapampangans for resiliency vs bird flu

PAMPANGA -- President Rodrigo Duterte underscored on Monday, August 28, the resiliency of Kapampangans in overcoming the avian influenza outbreak that struck the province recently.

In his speech during his visit in the city, Duterte lauded the cooperation and coordination of the local government of Pampanga headed by Governor Lilia Pineda with the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) operations to clear the virus in their jurisdiction.

28 Aug 2017 - Duterte vows more assistance for Pampanga poultry sector

PAMPANGA -- President Rodrigo Duterte promised on Monday, August 28, to look into more possible funding for farmers whose stocks were subjected to the culling and quarantine operations here recently.

"Give me possibly a week," Duterte told poultry industry stakeholders and government officials Monday at the Heroes Hall here.

28 Aug 2017 - Bird flu-affected poultry owners get P29-M compensation

PAMPANGA -- Poultry owners who were affected by the avian influenza virus outbreak in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija received on Monday, August 28, their indemnification check from the National Government.

President Rodrigo Duterte personally awarded the checks to the local government of San Luis, Pampanga and 14 poultry owners from Pampanga and Nueva Ecija during his visit at Heroes Hall in this capital city.

28 Aug 2017 - PCSO chief: No illegal gambling in Pampanga

PAMPANGA -- Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz on Tuesday, August 22, attested that illegal gambling is non-existent in the province of Pampanga.

“There is no illegal gambling in Pampanga, I can say that aloud and with conviction,” Corpuz said during the blessing and inauguration of the newly-constructed PCSO Pampanga branch office recently.

27 Aug 2017 - Duterte to release P29M for farmers affected by culling ops

PAMPANGA -- President Rodrigo Duterte will personally release on Monday, August 28, compensations for farmers who have been affected by the culling operations aimed at containing the bird flu outbreak in San Luis town here.

The initial amount of P29 million will be given to the farmers during a formal turnover ceremony Monday.

27 Aug 2017 - Bio-security audit set in Pampanga

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that a national bio-security audit is now being conducted in Pampanga to prevent another incident of bird flu outbreak in the country.

This is to ensure that farms conform with bio-security protocols.

27 Aug 2017 - P15-M central pharmacy to rise in Mabalacat City

MABALACAT CITY -- The City Government has allotted P15 million for the establishment of a central pharmacy for indigent patients.

City Administrator Rosan Paquia said that Mayor Crisostomo Garbo has directed his seven health officers to support the implementation of the project.

27 Aug 2017 - Angeles City holds 1st Kampampangan debate

ANGELES CITY -- High School students in the city have proficiently pitched their views and opinions in the recently concluded first Kapampangan Language High School Debate coined as “Matenakang Anak ning Amanung Sisuan” (Young Intellectuals of the Kapampangan Language).

The two-day event held on August 24 to 25 at The Newpoint Mall, Angeles City, was sponsored by the City Tourism Office with an aim to pass down the Kapampangan language to the youth.

27 Aug 2017 - arlac guv leads tree planting

PAMPANGA -- Governor Susan Yap recently led a tree planting in support of the greening program of the National Government.

The project dubbed “Samyo at Yamang Kalikasan” of the Provincial Government was conducted along the main highway of Mayantoc town, recently.

26 Aug 2017 - Pandaras is City of San Fernando’s 1st drug-cleared village

PAMPANGA -- In line with the campaign against illegal drugs, the City Government certified its first drug-cleared village under the new parameters set by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).

Barangay Pandaras was declared the first unaffected village in this city by Mayor Edwin Santiago and city police chief Roland Agohob on Tuesday.

26 Aug 2017 - DA conducting study to trace source of bird flu virus

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is conducting a tracer study on how the Avian Influenza H5N6 virus was able to enter the country and infect fowls in farms in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija provinces.

The tracer study aims to identify the source of the virus and come up with measures to prevent its resurgence in the country.

26 Aug 2017 - Masantol is Central Luzon’s 1st drug-cleared town

PAMPANGA -- The municipality of Masantol, together with its 26 barangays, was declared on Friday as the first drug-cleared town in Central Luzon under the new parameters set by the Dangerous Drugs Board.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Central Luzon director Ismael Fajardo Jr., who chairs the Drug Clearing Oversight Committee, led the ceremonial declaration held at the Benigno Aquino Hall, Capitol Compound in this city.

26 Aug 2017 - Chicken dung-to-organic fertilizer facility to rise in Bacolor

PAMPANGA -- Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pińol have announced the establishment of a fertilizer processing facility in Bacolor town that will be operational in two weeks time keeping true to his promise of turning chicken manure from various poultry farms into profitable organic fertilizer.

This came after Pińol said that Mayor Jomar Hizon of Bacolor told him that the province will soon have a problem on what to do with the tons of chicken dung from poultry farms in the province.

26 Aug 2017 - Suspected pusher killed in Angeles City drug bust

ANGELES CITY -- A suspected drug pusher was killed in a drug bust conducted by the police last Wednesday night in Purok 6, Barangay Pampang.

The Angeles City Police Drug Enforcement Unit (ACPDEU) identified the slain suspect as Noel Carbungco, 51, a resident of R.D Reyes Street, Barangay Santa Trinidad, Angeles City.

25 Aug 2017 - Pampanga mayors back San Luis town amid bird flu scare

PAMPANGA -- The Pampanga Mayors League (PML) have expressed support to the fourth district town of San Luis in Pampanga which has been severely affected by the bird flu outbreak and its resulting “chicken scare.”

PML president and Lubao Mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab led mayors Darwin Manalansan of Floridablanca, Danilo Baylon of Candaba, Ross Gamboa of Sta. Ana, Peter Nucom of Apalit, Dante Torres of Guagua, Bon Alejandrino of Arayat and Nardo Velasco of Sasmuan in a visit to the town in a show of support to San Luis Mayor Venancio Macapagal and the townspeople.

25 Aug 2017 - ‘Bad road’ irks Apaliteńos

PAMPANGA -- A fast deteriorating road in the portion of MacArthur Highway in Apalit is now the subject of exasperation of motorists and commuters who traverse the thoroughfare on a daily basis.

The portion of the national road in Barangay San Vicente has been irking motorists due to huge and deep potholes in the middle of the highway.

25 Aug 2017 - Credit cards now honored at NLEX, SCTEX toll booths

PAMPANGA -- The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation has announced that payment of toll fees can now be made using Mastercard credit and debit cards, Beep Card and Radio Frequency Identification or RFID when entering and exiting NLEX and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) in Central Luzon.

NLEX Corporation President Rodrigo Franco said that the system can be used in 32 tollgates from Marilao in Bulacan and Balintawak in Metro Manila and northbound NLEx exits going to Central Luzon, including Mindanao Avenue, Valenzuela, Lawang Bato, Libtong, and Meycauayan.

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24 Aug 2017 - DA confirms virus strain in Pampanga bird flu outbreak

PAMPANGA -- The Avian Flu virus that killed hundreds of birds in six farms in San Luis Pampanga has been identified as Influenza A H5N6, a virus that is transmittable to humans but far less deadly than H5N1.

This was based on the results from the Australian Animal Health Laboratory which stated that the A(H5) strain in Pampanga tested positive for N6.

24 Aug 2017 - Duterte set to visit Pampanga

PAMPANGA -- President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to visit Pampanga on Monday, August 28, and join stakeholders of the poultry industry here “in assuring consumers that the country's poultry products are safe to eat.”

Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pińol said Duterte will lead a "boodle fight" meal consisting of "balut," chicken BBQ and fried ducks from Pampanga.

24 Aug 2017 - Livestock producer: It is safe to eat chicken

PAMPANGA -- RDF Feed, Livestock and Foods Inc. (RDFFLI) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Robert Lo said "there is really nothing to worry about" amid the bird flu outbreak in Pampanga, adding that "it is safe to eat chicken."

Lo, which operates Fresh Options Meatshop, said all of their farms, where they source their products, are free from the Avian Influenza virus and show no manifestation of any disease.

24 Aug 2017 - P10-M PCSO building in Pampanga opened

PAMPANGA -- “A new and top-class building that will now set a trend on government projects.”

This was how Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz described their newly-constructed branch in Pampanga which was inaugurated yesterday.

24 Aug 2017 - 74 surrenderers negative for drugs

PAMPANGA -- A total of 74 drug surrenderers from this town on Thursday, August 24, underwent mandatory drug examinations facilitated by the Municipal Health Office here.

The drug tests was initiated by Chief Inspector German Pascua, this town’s chief of police, who wanted to ensure that the surrenderers are serious in relinquishing the use of illegal drugs.

24 Aug 2017 - Kapampangan foundation to develop 30 model farms

PAMPANGA -- The Kapampangan Development Foundation Inc. (KDFI) is spearheading an innovative agriculture project as part of its livelihood program to develop 30 model farms in Pampanga using high-value crops.

This is in celebration of KDF’s 30th year anniversary. The 30 hectares are being developed by KDF in Pampanga to serve as models for farmers to get out of poverty and earn a good income.

23 Aug 2017 - Australian lab confirms bird flu outbreak in Pampanga

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that an Australian laboratory confirmed that the Avian Influenza A(H5) virus killed thousands of birds in six poultry farms in San Luis town.

Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pińol said that it will take another three days before the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) identify which subtype the virus belong.

23 Aug 2017 - 13,000 chickens culled in San Simon

PAMPANGA -- Following the Avian Influenza outbreak in San Luis town recently, thousands of chickens in adjacent San Simon town were culled on Wednesday, August 23, as part of the government's the preventive measures.

Alexander Manansala, owner of Manansala Poultry Farm, said he voluntarily turned over the 13,000 chicken he raised after the ban on shipment of poultry products was imposed.

23 Aug 2017 - Fake bomb threat scares San Fernando students, teachers

PAMPANGA -- A fake bomb threat alarmed the officials and students of San Fernando Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon, August 22.

The bomb scare was reportedly sent to School Principal Shirley Zipagan through text message which said that a bomb will explode in the next few hours.

23 Aug 2017 - 7 LGUs receive P132M from DILG

PAMPANGA -- Seven more local government units (LGUs) in Pampanga received more than P132 million worth of projects through the Assistance to Disadvantaged Municipalities (ADM) Program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

The municipalities of Candaba, Magalang, Masantol, Mexico, Porac, Sta. Ana, and Sta. Rita were granted funds on June 29, 2017 as second batch of municipalities to receive the financial subsidy, along with 11 other LGUs on the first batch of fund release, ranging from P15-million to P24-million worth of various developmental projects.

23 Aug 2017 - 5 LGUs in Central Luzon receive award

PAMPANGA -- Five local government units (LGUs) in Central Luzon were recently ranked in the top 10 in the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) for 2017 of the National Competitiveness Council (NCC).

The top LGUs were recognized and awarded by the NCC on August 17, 2017 at the Philippine International Convention Center. Leading the awardees for Central Luzon is Baler, Aurora, which garnered first place and the overall most competitive LGU among the third to sixth class municipalities category. It also received recognition as first place in the infrastructure category and third place in the resiliency category among the third to sixth class municipalities in the country.

23 Aug 2017 - San Fenando City launches Heritage Passport app

PAMPANGA -- The City Government here on Tuesday, August 22, launched an online version of the Heritage Passport through an interactive mobile application.

The Heritage Passport mobile app is aimed at providing convenient navigation to foreign and local tourists who wants to explore the City of San Fernando, said City Tourism Officer Ching Pangilinan who spearheaded the project.

23 Aug 2017 - Gov't to impose poultry shipment conditions

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the ban on the transport of poultry from Luzon to other parts of the country with government agencies set to implement conditions to ensure that the birds are not carriers of the bird-flu virus.

The lifting came after reports from its bio-security experts that the Avian Influenza cases in San Luis, Pampanga and in San Isidro and Jaen towns in Nueva Ecija have been contained in a seven-kilometer radius, according to Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol.

23 Aug 2017 - Trader: Provide 'right' info on bird flu

PAMPANGA -- The Municipal Agriculture and Fishery Council (MAFC) here are united in providing the right information to inform the public on the Avian Flu outbreak.

Roger Santos, Chairman of MAFC, said that his group will help in providing right and true information coming from experts and legitimate sources on the Avian Influenza or Bird Flu.

23 Aug 2017 - Student artists join SM Art For Everyone

CLARK FREEPORT -- Students from at least 78 schools all over the country participated in the second art fair initiated by SM Supermalls.

SM City Clark Assistant Mall Manager Ryan Pamintuan said the five-day art exhibit dubbed Art For Everyone opened simultaneously in nine SM malls all over the yesterday.

22 Aug 2017 - San Fernando ups measures vs bird flu 'scare'

PAMPANGA -- The City Government here has leveled up its measures to counter the negative economic and social effects being experienced by the poultry industry since the avian influenza outbreak struck Pampanga two weeks ago.

“Let us once and for all stop the bleeding,” said Mayor Edwin Santiago, stressing the bird flu outbreak -- and the “big scare” that came with it -- has created a domino effect on the poultry industry of Pampanga, from farm owners, market vendors, businessmen and consumers of chicken meat and by-products.

22 Aug 2017 - Bogus Apu Ceto FB account still asking for donations

PAMPANGA -- The alleged fake Facebook account under the name of Archbishop Emeritus Paciano Aniceto is still soliciting for donations despite earlier denials of the prelate that the account is not his.

The account, "Archbishop Paciano Aniceto," is still up and running on Facebook. It now has 1,592 friends that include high profile politicians, government workers, media and Catholic church supporters.

22 Aug 2017 - Vendors cry foul over avian flu 'fake news'

PAMPANGA -- A group of poultry meat vendors here cried foul on Tuesday, August 22, over the spread of fake news online regarding the avian influenza virus that continues to create fear and phobia among consumers.

Association of Chicken Meat Vendor President Arjel Aquino lamented that photographs from India and other avian-flu stricken countries are making rounds on social media with misleading captions that they were taken in Pampanga.

22 Aug 2017 - DTI warns public vs new text scams

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is warning the public against a new wave of scams being done through text messages.

The trade department denies sending text messages relating to any commercial promotion, particularly relative to SIM numbers winning prizes from Global Remittance of OFW/BSP.

22 Aug 2017 - 2 nabbed in Angeles City raid

PAMPANGA -- The Angeles City police arrested two persons who were allegedly on a pot session in Barangay Balibago.

Tenard Galsim, 32, and Myra Dela Cruz, 31, both of Sitio Sto. Nińo, Barangay Balibago, were arrested in a raid conducted by elements of Police Station 4.

22 Aug 2017 - Conditions for shipment of poultry products from Luzon set

PAMPANGA -- Agriculture Secretary Emannuel Pińol said the lifting of the ban on the shipment of poultry products from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao comes with certain conditions that would have to be met.

Poultry products like chicken, ducks and eggs would have to be checked by quarantine officials before being shipped. This also means that the products would have to pass the necessary documentation and certification that these are bird flu-free, said Pińol.

22 Aug 2017 - Lubao conducts 'barangay day'

PAMPANGA -- In a bid to bring government services closer to the people, the Municipal Government here conducted its first "Barangay Day" in San Roque Dau I on Tuesday, August 22.

Mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab led municipal officials and employees in providing services to residents of the barangay.

21 Aug 2017 - San Fernando mayor eyes mass transport system

PAMPANGA -- A new and more convenient mass transport system will soon be introduced to the commuting public of this capital city.

City Mayor Edwin Santiago will introduce a point-to-point (P2P) transit where public vehicles will be allowed to load and unload passengers on identified places only for a more faster and convenient travel.

21 Aug 2017 - Magalang Heliograph Towers declared ‘cultural properties’

PAMPANGA -- In order to promote, protect and preserve the town's heritage, the National Museum and local government unit here led the public declaration of the Heliograph Towers located in Barangay Sta. Cruz and San Isidro as “cultural properties” on Monday, August 21.

Carmencita Mariano of the National Museum said it is the policy of the State to preserve and protect important cultural properties and national cultural treasures of the nation and to safeguard their intrinsic value.

21 Aug 2017 - 2 nabbed for illegal gambling

PAMPANGA -- Local authorities here recently arrested two personalities who were caught in the act of dealing cards.

Superintendent Roland Agohob, the city’s police chief, identified the suspects as Felisa David, 58, and Aladino Mallari, 56, both residents of Barangay Sindalan.

21 Aug 2017 - DA to turn uncollected chicken manure to fertilizer

PAMPANGA -- Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Pińol is looking at turning the uncollected chicken manure in Pampanga into organic fertilizer.

This came after Pińol said that Mayor Jomar Hizon of Bacolor told him that the province will soon have a problem on what to do with the tons of chicken manure from poultry farms in the province.

21 Aug 2017 - Duterte assures support for Central Luzon farmers amid bird flu

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured that President Rodrigo Duterte is all out in his support for affected farmers of the avian influenza outbreak in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija.

This, as the President vowed all possible support for those affected. It could be recalled that the avian flu outbreak was first reported in San Luis town in Pampanga.

20 Aug 2017 - DA starts release of funds for bird flu-affected farmers

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Sunday, August 20, announced the start of the compensation of Pampanga farmers whose chicken, ducks, and quails were culled as part of the effort to contain the spread of the Avian Influenza virus in from San Luis town to other parts of the province and Central Luzon.

Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol said that this is following clearance from the Department of Budget and Management, the DA Central Office turned over to its Central Luzon regional office the P31 million calamity funds to cover the payment.

20 Aug 2017 - Magalang Mayor vows help to families of ‘mistaken identity’ victims

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Malou Lacson of this city has vowed to help the families of two alleged victims of mistaken identity seek justice.

Bernard Nucup and Hernan Galang, both of Barangay San Francisco, were allegedly involved in a double slay.

20 Aug 2017 - San Fernando assures preservation of city's old train station

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Edwin Santiago assured the public that the San Fernando Old Train Station alongside the museum will be preserved despite government's plan to revive the railway system.

The National Government earlier announced the construction of the 17-station Manila-Clark Railway Project that will connect Manila to Central Luzon under the “Build, build, build” infrastructure program of the Duterte administration.

20 Aug 2017 - DENR, Asean-Korea eye forest training center

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Association of South East Asian Nations-Republic of Korea Forest Cooperation (Afoco) seek to establish a regional forest training center in Candelaria, Zambales.

“The Php700,000-worth facility seeks to enhance the knowledge and skills of forest managers and peoples’ organizations (POs) to better restore and protect the ASEAN region’s forest and fight global warming and climate change,” DENR-Forest Management Bureau Forest Resources Management Division Head Orlando Panganiban said.

20 Aug 2017 - Mayor airs support to poultry industry

MABALACAT CITY -- Mayor Crisostomo Garbo has expressed support to the poultry industry which was severely affected by the bird flu virus in San Luis town some 50 kilometers away from this city.

To signify his support to the city’s business community, Garbo led a ceremonial boodle fight at a fast food chain which serves grilled chicken here over the weekend.

20 Aug 2017 - Guagua mayor expresses support for chicken raisers, sellers

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Dante Torres urged consumers and regular customers of the Guagua Public Market here to continue patronizing chicken sellers and poultry suppliers in the town.

The town mayor added that the poultry supply in the town is safe to eat.

20 Aug 2017 - Central Luzon has 300 new policemen

PAMPANGA -- Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon Regional Director Chief Superintendent Aaron Aquino last Friday, August 18, administered the oath of office of the police recruits held at the parade ground here.

Senior Superintendent Enrico Vargas, Chief of the Regional Police Personnel and Human Resource Development Division (RPHRDD) presented the new police officers at the PRO3 Parade Ground.

20 Aug 2017 - Central Luzon has 300 new policemen

PAMPANGA -- Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon Regional Director Chief Superintendent Aaron Aquino last Friday, August 18, administered the oath of office of the police recruits held at the parade ground here.

Senior Superintendent Enrico Vargas, Chief of the Regional Police Personnel and Human Resource Development Division (RPHRDD) presented the new police officers at the PRO3 Parade Ground.

20 Aug 2017 - Aquino graces PRO-Central Luzon Press Club induction

ANGELES CITY -- Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon Chief Superintendent Aaron Aquino on Friday graced the induction ceremony of the new sets of officers of the Press Club held at the Century Hotel, Balibago, Angeles City.

In his short message, Aquino said that he did not hesitate to the invitation of the PRO-Central Luzon Press Club Incoming President Ric Sapnu to grace the occasion as keynote speaker because the media is close to his heart.

19 Aug 2017 - Culling of fowls in Pampanga ends

PAMPANGA -- Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pińol said that the culling of fowls in Pampanga province as precautionary measure against the spread of the avian influenza virus has ended on Saturday, August 19.

Pińol said that the 21 days of disinfecting and cleaning of the affected farms would officially begin.

19 Aug 2017 - Chinese Eastern to start Clark-Shanghai flights

CLARK FREEPORT -- China Eastern Airlines and Clark International Airport Corporation (Ciac) on Friday formally sealed the pact for the Chinese carrier start its Clark flights to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport on October 18.

The airline will be augmenting its flight network and use Clark airport as one of its global hubs. China Eastern Airlines is a legacy carrier with a strong presence on routes in Asia, North America and Australia. It offers first class and business class seating, and a frequent-flyer program.

19 Aug 2017 - BBI exec: Education answer to poverty

CLARK FREEPORT -- “Education will cut short the cycle of poverty.”

These were the words of businessman Irinero “Bong” G. Alvaro Jr., chairman and president of the Bridges and Benevolent Initiatives (BBI) Foundation, during the formal awarding of scholarship to some 95 college students at Midori Resort and Casino here last Friday.

19 Aug 2017 - Officials prove Pampanga chicken safe to eat

PAMPANGA -- Third District Representative Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. and City of San Fernando Mayor Edwin “EdSa” Santiago on Friday led officials and Fernandinos in a community boodle fight in Barangay Panipuan in this city to prove that chicken and fowls from Pampanga are safe to eat.

Dubbed “Abe, Ali ka migaganaka (Friend, don’t worry) Pampanga chicken is safe,” the brunch of chicken and egg adobo with rice was held simultaneously with other boodle fights in Lubao town and Angeles City to show to the country that chicken and other fowls here are safe for human consumption.

19 Aug 2017 - Special report: Bt corn opening potentials for corn export

PAMPANGA -- It will not be long before the Philippines will be able to position itself as among the leading exporters of corn in Southeast Asia as the corn industry has finally achieved sufficiency and surplus in its production in previous cropping seasons.

This possibility is a far cry from the previous status of corn production in country in the past one and half decade ago where farmers suffered from perennial setbacks caused by infestation and poor yield with corn production unable to sustain local demands.

19 Aug 2017 - P100-M fund for ‘rebound’ of poultry industry eyed

PAMPANGA -- To immediately bounce back from the millions of loses encountered by Pampanga’s poultry farm industry due to bird flu, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Manny Pińol has informed Vice Governor Dennis Pineda and other stakeholders that he had asked President Rodrigo Durterte for the provision of a P100-million fund.

According to Pińol, part of the fund will be utilized in providing loan assistance to poultry farm owners and in helping displaced farm workers who were badly affected by the outbreak.

19 Aug 2017 - Thousands gather for City of San Fernando education fair

PAMPANGA -- Some 5,000 grade 10 and 12 students from all public high schools in this city gathered for the first education fair on August 16 to 18 at the mini convention center of Heroes Hall here.

During the education fair, incoming Senior High School and college students were guided in choosing the right K to 12 strand or course based on their interest and the available job opportunities in the city.

19 Aug 2017 - Mayor: Lubao poultry products bird-flu free

PAMPANGA -- In light of the bird-flu scare that has inflicted adverse effects on the poultry industry in Pampanga, Lubao Mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab assured townsfolk that poultry products in this town remain safe from avian influenza.

This is the assurance given by municipal officials of Lubao, as Cayabyab, along with municipal and village officials on Friday, August 18, shared a breakfast of chicken and eggs at the town’s public market in Barangay Sta. Cruz.

19 Aug 2017 - ACTO kicks off 'Mutya ning Angeles' screening

ANGELES CITY -- The Angeles City Tourism Offce (Acto) is calling out aspiring and potential beauty queens as this city launches this year’s search for Mutya ning Angeles (MNA).

The search is open for lasses ages 17 to 24 years old with at least five feet and seven inches in height. The aspirant should be at least a high school graduate and has never been married nor pregnant.

19 Aug 2017 - Clark public safety unit cited for quick response

CLARK FREEPORT -- Security officers and paramedics belonging to the Public Safety Division (PSD) of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) received praises for their swift response to a recent hit and run incident inside the Freeport.

The PSD's quick response led to the immediate arrest of the suspect and application of first aid to the victims.

19 Aug 2017 - Pampanga optimistic to top 2017 SGLG validation

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government of Pampanga and its local government units (LGUs) are determined to ace the national assessment this year for the 2017 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Provincial Administrator Andres Pangilinan Jr. together DILG Provincial Director Myrvi Apostol-Fabia and the provincial department heads welcomed yesterday the Caraga DILG Validation Team led by assistant regional director engineer Donald Seronay at the Executive House of Capitol.

19 Aug 2017 - Guv tells health workers to report bird flu symptoms

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda on Friday asked barangay health workers (BHWs) to report immediately to officials and symptoms of bird flu infection in their respective villages.

The governor told some 3,483 BHWs gathered at the Lubao Gymnasium and Heroes Hall in this city to be vigilant and monitor the health condition of their constituents. She advised them to immediately inform authorities if there are people living in areas near the bird flu-affected farms who fall ill and manifest flu-like symptoms.

19 Aug 2017 - Clark chief: I’m not resigning

CLARK FREEPORT -- Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) Chief Alexander Cauguiran has clarified that he is not resigning from his post.

Cauguiran issued the statement in reaction to reports that he already tendered his resignation effective Friday, August 18.

18 Aug 2017 - Ban on poultry products lifted

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA)’s Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has lifted the ban on the transport of live domestic and wild birds including poultry products coming from Pampanga.

The memorandum signed by Assistant Secretary Enrico Garzon of the DA states that the “Luzon to Luzon movement of live birds including poultry meat, day old chicks, eggs, semen, manure and other products may be allowed provided this is outside of the seven-kilometer radius control area of Pampanga” and accompanied by a shipping permit and a veterinary health certificate issued by a government veterinarian or a meat inspection certificate.

18 Aug 2017 - San Fernando among most competitive cities

PAMPANGA -- The City of San Fernando was recognized as one of the most competitive cities in the Philippines during the 5th Regional Competitiveness Summit held August 16 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

The Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index was measured into four pillars including economic dynamism, government efficiency, infrastructure and resiliency.

18 Aug 2017 - Bernard Nucup's kin, friends seek justice

PAMPANGA -- Relatives and friends of Bernard Nucup, who was killed during a hot pursuit conducted by policemen in Concepcion, Tarlac last August 12, are crying for justice.

“Justice For Bernard Nucup,” they cry claiming that the 21-year-old employee of Lazada–Online Shopping and Deals from Barangay San Francisco this town is a victim of “mistaken identity.”

18 Aug 2017 - Microtel by Wyndham to rise

PAMPANGA -- Microtel by Wyndham, one of the country’s leading hotel brands which pioneered the no-frills, great-value hotel concept in the Philippines, is set to open in the City of San Fernando.

The property under the joint venture between the Laus Group of Companies and PHINMA Microtel Hotels Inc. on Tuesday, August 15, broke ground at the Laus Group Complex along Jose Abad Santos Avenue in this city.

18 Aug 2017 - 22 cases of Japanese encephalitis recorded

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a total of 149 cases of the deadly Japanese encephalitis with at least 22 cases in noted Pampanga, the highest in the region during the first quarter of 2017.

Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease spread by blood-sucking insects, particularly mosquitoes. The mosquitoes of the Culex species are known to be the viral carriers.

18 Aug 2017 - 287 Apalit college students get cash grants

PAMPANGA -- Some 287 college students from this town received financial assistance from the local government under the Mayor Peter Nucom scholarship program on Thursday, August 17.

The scholarship program, which started in 2016, aims to provide cash assistance to indigent but deserving students from this town.

18 Aug 2017 - DOH official: Avoid ‘chicken-eating shows’

PAMPANGA -- Department of Health (DOH) spokesperson Dr. Eric Tayag on Wednesday, August 16, reminded Kapampangans to avoid eating poultry products just to “show” to the public that they are safe to consume.

Tayag said that while residents and local officials of San Luis and nearby towns are proving the safety and quality of chickens, ducks and eggs by sharing photos of them eating on social media, the public is allegedly taking the other side of the story.

18 Aug 2017 - P1.1-M worth of livelihood aid benefits 111 OFWs

PAMPANGA -- Some 111 distressed OFW-returnees from different parts of Central Luzon are now budding entrepreneurs aided by P1,100,000 livelihood assistance from the National Center for Reintegration for OFWs (NRCO).

The livelihood provision was facilitated through the Department of Labor and Employment’s (Dole) Assist-WELL Center, housed at the Dole regional office in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

16 Aug 2017 - With bird flu probe on, DA chief asks ex-Candaba mayor: ‘Shut up’

PAMPANGA -- Agriculture Secretary Manny Pińol lashed back and asked former Candaba mayor Jerry Pelayo to “shut up” on the latter’s statement that the government should have consulted a lot of experts and scientists before confirming that there is indeed bird flu in Pampanga.

Earlier, Pelayo refuted one of the theories of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Bureau of Animal Industry investigators that the flu had been brought in by migratory birds.

16 Aug 2017 - PH’ first avian flu outbreak and its effects on poultry farming

PAMPANGA -- The Philippines had always been proud of its avian flu-free status and for the longest time, in almost 20 years, the country had managed to remain isolated from the virus while its Asian neighbors where scrambling to contain the virus that had devastated poultry industries in their respective areas.

And while avian influenza outbreaks have since spread to 15 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, the Philippines remained avian flu-free, but all that ended last August 11 when Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pińol announced the country was no longer avian flu-free.

16 Aug 2017 - Guv: Anti-hospital deposit law will benefit poor, underprivileged

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda said the poor and underprivileged will be the first to benefit from President Duterte’s signing recently of the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law.

The law bars hospitals or any medical institution from mandatory demands of any deposit or advance payments for emergency cases of patients admitted for treatment in any hospital.

16 Aug 2017 - CDA official airs support to gov't drive vs poultry scare

MABALACAT CITY --- An official of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) has expressed support to the combined efforts of the national and local government to cushion the effect of the bird flu scare which already affected the whole poultry industry in Pampanga.

CDA Central Luzon Director Marietta Wang aired her support to the campaign of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Provincial Government drive during the Pampanga Press Club media forum dubbed "News at Hues at the Park Inn" by Radisson Clark last Tuesday, August 15.

16 Aug 2017 - KDF, RC Mabalacat forge pact for farming program

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Kapampangan Development Foundation (KDF) and the Rotary Club of Mabalacat (RCM) have forged a partnership for the implementation of a farming program which will benefit at least 30 farmers in Pampanga.

In line with this, a memorandum of understanding was signed by KDF Executive Director Sylvia Ordonez and RCM President Anton Hernandez at The Meeting Place here Tuesday evening, August 15.

16 Aug 2017 - San Simon’s top 10 most wanted person falls

PAMPANGA -- The top ten most wanted suspect in this town was arrested Wednesday, August 16, during a manhunt operation conducted by Philippine National Police personnel here.

Chief Inspector German Pascua, this town’s chief of police, said that suspect Erwin Toledo, was arrested by virtue of multiple Alias Warrant of Arrest issued by Judge Maria Josephine Rosario-Mercado and Judge Lupina Alpez-Dayaon of the Macabebe Regional Trial Court.

15 Aug 2017 - Agriculture department exec dispels avian flu ‘scare’

PAMPANGA -- Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Manny Pińol on Tuesday, August 15, started his day by eating balut, chicken arroz caldo, leche flan, and fried duck - all from this town as he informed the public that the avian influenza in the province is “not harmful to humans.”

The secretary was accompanied by Vice-Governor Dennis Pineda, Mayor Venancio Macapagal, and Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Veterinarian III Doctor Ronnie Domingo.

15 Aug 2017 - Clark airport, PAL welcome ten millionth passenger

CLARK FREEPORT -- “Ten million today and another ten million passengers in the next few years.”

This, as Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) President and CEO Alexander Cauguiran welcomed the ten millionth passenger to use the airport since it officially started accommodating passengers via commercial flights in 2001.

15 Aug 2017 - Kin claim ‘mistaken identity’ in death of man killed by cops

PAMPANGA -- It was a mistaken identity for a delivery man who was killed in a hot pursuit operation conducted by the Concepcion town police in Tarlac province last August 13, the victim's relatives said.

Bernard Nucup, 21, of Barangay San Francisco this town, an employee of Lazada – Online Shopping and Deals, was killed when elements of the Concepcion police were conducting a follow up operation in response to a robbery incident where a businessman and his son were killed.

15 Aug 2017 - Pampanga chamber urges members to heed DOH, WHO advice

PAMPANGA -- Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (Pamcham) has urged its members and consumers to heed the assurance of the Department of Health (DOH) that “properly cooked chicken meat, and eggs remain safe to eat.”

The group also reiterated the World Health Organization (WHO)’s clarification on food safety issues related to the avian influenza that prescribes thorough “cooking of poultry (e.g. chicken, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea-fowl) at or above 70 degrees Celsius, so that absolutely no meat remains raw or red, as a safe measure to kill or inactivate the virus”.

15 Aug 2017 - Guv wants unified efforts vs avian flu outbreak

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda on Monday, August 14, urged local mayors and stakeholders in the poultry industry to maximize resources in unified efforts to combat the avian flu outbreak in San Luis.

She added that there should now be a campaign to erase doubts on the safety of eating poultry products from Pampanga areas not affected by the bird flu. She added that the phobia coupled by the overreaction on the said outbreak would only mean more loses for Pampanga's poultry industry and would inadvertently stigmatize products coming from the province.

15 Aug 2017 - Jetstar announces Clark-Singapore flights

CLARK FREEPORT -- Jetstar Asia has announced a new direct service to Singapore from Clark International Airport (CRK), which is now the country’s new gateway serving northern Metro Manila and Central and Northern Luzon.

Starting November 28, Jetstar Asia will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between Clark and Singapore.

15 Aug 2017 - Poultry owners urged to voluntarily submit specimen for testing

PAMPANGA -- Vice-Governor Dennis Pineda on Monday, August 14, urged poultry owners in the province to voluntarily submit specimens of their fowls to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) for immediate testing.

This is to expedite the clearing of towns and municipalities outside the seven-kilometer radius controlled area affected by avian influenza.

14 Aug 2017 - Paranoia hurting poultry industry in Pampanga

PAMPANGA -- Various poultry and livestock growers in Pampanga are complaining of the paranoia that has been weighing in on the sales of the poultry industry here as many of their buyers were not able to access stocks even outside the seven-kilometer controlled zone.

Poultry raisers from Minalin, Santo Tomas, Candaba and even those in Santa Rita and Guagua have been complaining of the very restrictive and unclear provisions implemented by the ban of the Bureau of Animal Industry.

14 Aug 2017 - Angeles mayor lauds Kapampangan ‘little people’ advocate

ANGELES CITY -- An employee of the City Government and an international dwarfism awareness advocate was given recognition by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, on Monday, August 14, at the City Hall.

Maria Glorian Tomen, an employee of the Angeles City Information Office and a resident of City of San Fernando in Pampanga paid a courtesy call to Mayor Pamintuan during the flag raising rites to cite her achievements and advocacies championing meaningful causes for the “little people” (LP) sector.

14 Aug 2017 - Cockfighters prefer to lose fowls in fights, not bird flu

PAMPANGA -- They would rather have their beloved game fowls’ lives lost in the arena than to bird flu currently plaguing Pampanga.

This was shared by a group of “sabungeros” or cockfighters, who on Sunday were chanced upon by SunStar Pampanga during monitoring rounds at the jam-packed Pampanga Coliseum here for the usual weekend “slash fights.”

14 Aug 2017 - 43 OFWs to be hired as teachers under Dole’s program

PAMPANGA -- A Total of 43 returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will be given permanent teaching positions in public schools near their residences in the provinces of Aurora, Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija and Tarlac.

Launched in 2014, the “Sa ‘Pinas Ikaw ang Mam at Sir” (Spims) Program by the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), aims to assist OFWs who are Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) passers working abroad as professional teachers or household service workers to be employed as teachers when they return in the Philippines.

14 Aug 2017 - nimal bureau culls 16,000 fowls; extermination extended

PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said on Monday, August 14, that it has exterminated some 16,000 heads of fowls as of Monday but is extending its culling process until five to six days due to limited manpower.

The quarantine officers are also faced with the predicament of looking for a suitable place to bury the chickens as the area around the farms is easily flooded by water. The dead stocks would have to be buried six feet underground.

14 Aug 2017 - Pamintuan to LGUs: Be alert vs bird flu

ANGELES CITY -- League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) President and Regional Development Council (RDC)-Central Luzon Chairman Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan called on all local government units to heed the call of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to be on alert and inspect all duck farms and poultries in their respective areas, and immediately report any case of possible infection of the avian flu virus.

"The Department of Agriculture is the expert in this issue. But the department needs our help in order to contain the spread of the avian flu virus. The local government units must be pro-active.

14 Aug 2017 - 15 farms in Sto. Tomas 'affected' by bird flu outbreak

PAMPANGA -- Some 15 poultry raisers from this town said on Monday, August 14, of complications they are experiencing in marketing their products since the problem on the avian flu outbreak in the province came out.

During the consultation meeting participated in by Mayor Johnny Sambo, officials of the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and Provincial Veterinarian’s Office, the poultry owners raised their predicament on the transportation and marketing of chicken eggs around Luzon.

14 Aug 2017 - 100 parents join orientation on online sexual exploitation

PAMPANGA -- Some 100 parent-participants from the different barangays of the city attended the orientation on Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (Osec) at the Benigno Hall, Capitol Compound here on Sunday, August 13.

The orientation was conducted by the International Justice Mission (IJM) and Stairway Foundation (SF), a non-government organization based in Mindoro, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office.

13 Aug 2017 - DOH: Proper sanitation will prevent contamination

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to “observe proper sanitation to avoid bird flu infection.”

The DOH said cleanliness should be maintained in dealing with any fowls or poultry products to prevent contamination or cross infection amid the avian influenza outbreak in the province.

13 Aug 2017 - Mayor: No bird flu in Magalang

PAMPANGA -- The local government here announced on Sunday, August 13, that the town is free from the Avian Influenza or Bird Flu Virus which has infected thousands of fowls in San Luis town.

Mayor Malu Paras-Lacson together with Vice Mayor Norman Lacson and the Sanggunian Bayan members met with poultry vendors and owners of layers and broilers to come up with precautionary measures to assure that the Bird Flu virus will not reach the poultry industry.

13 Aug 2017 - 4,753 Candabeńos receive free health insurance

PAMPANGA -- Some 4,753 Candabeńos on Friday, August 11, received their free member data records (MDR) from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth).

Governor Lilia Pineda led the distribution of MDRs at Earth Park Covered Court and Pacoma Covered Court in Barangay Bahay Pare respectively where she was joined by board members Fritzie David-Dizon, Nelson Calara and Gerome Tubig, Mayor Danilo Baylon, and Philhealth officials.

13 Aug 2017 - CDA to recognize outstanding cooperatives in Central Luzon

PAMPANGA -- The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Central Luzon is set to recognize this year’s regional winners of the Gawad Parangal for Cooperatives search at the Royce Hotel in Clark Freeport Zone.

CDA Chairman Orlando Ravanera, together with Regional Director Marieta Hwang, will lead the awarding of plaques and prizes to the winners.

13 Aug 2017 - DOH: No case of poultry-to-human infection

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Health (DOH) said there has been no reported case of poultry-to-human contamination with regards to the Avian Influenza Type A Subtype H5 that has killed tens of thousands of chickens in San Luis town.

Currently, the avian flu virus is not yet highly pathogenic or deadly, as there are still no reported cases of human infection, although the World Health Organization said that human infection is primarily acquired through direct contact with infected animals.

13 Aug 2017 - Mabalacat mayor orders clearing of drug-affected areas

MABALACAT CITY -- Mayor Crisostomo Garbo said he has ordered the clearing of drug-affected villages in line with the City Government’s anti-drug campaign.

Garbo issued the statement during a meeting with officers and members of the Capampangan in Media Incorporated (CAMI) in Clark over the weekend.

13 Aug 2017 - Minor nabbed for “bukas-kotse” modus

PAMPANGA -- A 16-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, August 12, by local authorities after allegedly breaking into a car in Barangay Del Rosario.

Superintendent Roland Agohob, town's chief of police, said the suspect identified as “Ramil” was caught in the act of breaking into a Toyota LiteAce van parked outside the Pampanga Cockpit Coliseum.

12 Aug 2017 - Animal industry bureau bans transportation of poultry

PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has issued over the weekend a temporary ban on the movement of wild and domestic birds and other poultry products to curtail the spread of Avian Flu Virus.

The memorandum circular, which was issued by Department of Agriculture (DA) assistant secretary for livestock Enrico Garzon, said that the ban on live domestic and wild birds as well as poultry products like meat and day-old chicks is in effect until no new cases are reported within 21 days.

12 Aug 2017 - CCA graduate makes it to TOSP-Central Luzon shortlist

ANGELES CITY -- A graduate from the City College of Angeles (CCA) has been included in the roster of awardees of The Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP)-Central Luzon.

Mirjan Hipolito, a magna cum laude graduate of Tourism Management, is currently working in the hospitality industry.

12 Aug 2017 - Lubao tops Pampanga towns in nutrition program performance

PAMPANGA -- Lubao town has been ranked among the top performing towns of Pampanga province in terms of nutrition program implementation.

This was gleaned in a letter sent to Lubao Mayor Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab on August 7, 2017, by the Provincial Nutrition Committee (PNC) led by Rustica Butiu, provincial nutrition action officer.

12 Aug 2017 - Rotary: 50 kids with cleft palate, harelip treated every month

CLARK FREEPORT –- Some 50 children with harelip and cleft palate are treated every month under the "Operation Smile" of the Rotary Club of Mabalacat in cooperation with the Kapampangan Development Foundation (KDF).

v “RC Mabalacat has held a hare-lip operation program for seven years every Thursday at the Kapampangan Development Foundation,” said Ron Nethercutt, a member of RC Mabalacat and a major donor of the Rotary Foundation.

12 Aug 2017 - Fernandinos attend emerging, re-emerging diseases summit

Barangay officials from the 35 barangays of this city and personnel from the city, provincial and regional health offices converged at the Heroes Hall on August 11 for the “Emerging and Re-Emerging Diseases Summit.”

The activity seeks to raise the level of awareness of Fernandinos on the mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis (JE).

12 Aug 2017 - 'Drug pusher' killed in Angeles City drug bust

ANGELES CITY -- A suspected drug pusher, who voluntarily surrendered to the city police during the height of Oplan Tokhang last year, was killed during a drug bust last Thursday, August 10.

Armando “Jopen” Lluriente, 40, was shot by policemen when he allegedly tried to fire his .22 caliber handgun at the police officers who accosted him.

10 Aug 2017 - Pampanga under state of calamity after bird flu outbreak

PAMPANGA -- Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pińol said Governor Lilia Pineda declared a state of calamity on Friday, August 11, in the entire province after the outbreak affected six poultry farms in San Luis town.

Pińol said he was informed Thursday that 37,000 birds have died from avian influenza subtype H5 in what has been declared as the first bird flu outbreak in the country.

10 Aug 2017 - Apaliteńos grateful for PhilHealth cards

PAMPANGA -- More than 2,000 residents of this town on Thursday, August 11, expressed gratitude to Governor Lilia Pineda for giving them free access to medical care during the PhilHealth card distribution held at the municipal hall grounds.

Under the “Alaga ka, para sa Maayos na Buhay”, a flagship medical program of Governor Pineda, a total of 2,759 Apaliteńos received PhilHealth member data records in two separate distributions both attended by the lady governor.

10 Aug 2017 - Pelco II schedules power interruption in Mabalacat

MABALACAT CITY -- The Pampanga Electric Cooperative II (Pelco II) has scheduled a whole-day power interruption in this city on Sunday, August 13.

Affected areas include all villages in the city and other parts of Magalang town which are under the electric cooperative’s service area.

10 Aug 2017 - suspected pushers nabbed in Angeles City

ANGELES CITY -- Four suspected drug pushers were arrested in three anti-drug operations conducted by the city police on Wednesday, August 9.

The suspects were identified as Aljon Carbungco Razon, 21, of Barangay Cutcut; Ricardo Yabut Lansang, 54, a tricycle driver and resident of Barangay Malabanias; Joseph Maloloyon, 23, of Barangay Pulung Maragul; and Wilson Royul Moscare, 19, also of Pulung Maragul.

10 Aug 2017 - Drug group leader, 3 members arrested

PAMPANGA -- Local authorities arrested the leader and members of a notorious drug group in the City of San Fernando during an anti-illegal drug operation conducted on Wednesday dawn, August 9, at Bulaon Village here.

This city’s chief of police Superintendent Roland Agohob identified the criminal group as “Lando Drug Group” which allegedly distributes illegal drugs around San Fernando.

9 Aug 2017 - Jasa stakeholders oppose relocation of NGCP's posts

PAMPANGA -- Businessmen and residents along the stretch of Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Jasa) expressed opposition on Wednesday to the proposed relocation of National Grid Power Corporation’s (NGCP) transmission line posts inside their respective property lines.

The group named Fernandino Jasa stakeholders, composed of owners of different businesses including gasoline stations, restaurants and automotive, and residents of Villa Barosa Subdivision, met Wednesday morning to air their concerns over the possible risks and hazards on their health and properties if the relocation of steel posts is implemented.

9 Aug 2017 - Clark airport to remit P38M to PHL treasury

CLARK FREEPORT - The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) is set to remit more than P38 million to the national coffers, an executive of the government-run airport operator announced on Wednesday.

CIAC’s dividend declaration due to the national government and CIAC stockholders amounted to P76,353,879.12 which is equivalent to 50 percent of its annual net earnings.

9 Aug 2017 - 7 suspects, cop arrested in drug stings

PAMPANGA -- Seven drug personalities including a police officer were arrested in anti-illegal drugs operation in Pampanga in the past two days.

The arrested were identified as Police Officer 2 Franciscon Ganao, 44, presently assigned at the Highway Patrol Group and Bernabe Patawaran, 29, both of Abacan, Angeles City; Dennis Torres, 35, a resident of Barangay San Isidro; Ricardo Castro, 28, of Barangay San Agustin; Josefine dela Cruz, 42, of Quebiawan; Charlie Codores, 19, all from Quebiawan in the City of San Feranando, Pampanga.

9 Aug 2017 - City of San Fernando mayor bares traffic plan

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Edwin Santiago recently disclosed City Government’s four-point solution to the growing traffic problem in the city.

In an exclusive interview with SunStar Pampanga, Santiago said the City Government is now focused on improving the engineering, law enforcement, information dissemination and disciplining of citizens as its way of resolving the traffic situation in city.

9 Aug 2017 - Council allots funds for burial aid to barangay execs

MABALACAT CITY -- The City Council has appropriated funds that will be used in case an incumbent or former village chief dies

Vice Mayor Christian Halili said the family of deceased barangay officials will receive P25,000 as burial assistance under the program.

9 Aug 2017 - City of San Fernando joins Asean lantern lighting rites

PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando joined on Tuesday the ceremonial lighting of Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean) landmark lanterns at 7 p.m. at the Heroes Hall.

The City of San Fernando, together with Angeles City and 75 other local governments in the country, simultaneously switched on its Fernandino-made lanterns to mark the 50th Asean anniversary.

9 Aug 2017 - LGUs prepares for Kapampangan hero's 150th birth anniversary

PAMPANGA -- Preparations are now being undertaken by the Municipal Government of Guagua, Provincial Government of Pampanga and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to commemorate the upcoming 150th birth anniversary of Kapampangan hero Aurelio Tolentino.

Commemoration is set on October 13 in front of the Municipal Hall.

8 Aug 2017 - guv wants ancestral domain feud settled

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda said on Monday, August 7, that the Provincial Government is taking steps to finally settle the ancestral domain controversy between Aetas and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC).

Capitol officials led by Governor Pineda, CDC executives and Aeta tribal leaders met on Monday at Clark Freeport to thresh out and clarify issues surrounding the joint management agreement on ancestral domains at the Freeport.

8 Aug 2017 - 30 San Fernando cops awarded for arresting ATM skimmers

PAMPANGA -- The City Government here on Monday, August 7, awarded San Fernando police operatives who arrested foreign nationals skimming an automated telling machine (ATM) at BPI Family Savings Bank in Barangay San Agustin last July 24.

The arrest of suspected ATM skimming syndicate members Nicaraguan Radu Minodor Sandor, Italian Marcu Bogdan, and Romanian Petro Ioan Uveges was led by Santiago, Vice-Mayor Jimmy Lazatin and councilors Ruping Dumlao, Reden Halili, and BJ Lagman.

8 Aug 2017 - Lazatin vows ‘payback’ for top taxpayers in San Fernando

PAMPANGA -- San Fernando Vice mayor Jimmy Lazatin vowed to payback the city's top taxpayers during the recent recognition of top taxpayers here.

He said that their punctual and honest payment of taxes and some donations helped in the implementation of the City Government’s developmental and social programs and projects.

8 Aug 2017 - Angeles City intensifies traffic law enforcement

ANGELES CITY –- The City Government under the leadership of Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan has imposed stricter enforcement of traffic measures resulting to an increased number of apprehensions.

Based on the latest data submitted by the Angeles City Traffic Development Office (ACTDO) and Public Transportation Regulatory Office (PTRO), there have been 9,759 violators since January 2017.

7 Aug 2017 - Swat trainees show skills in simulation exercise

PAMPANGA -- Police Regional Office-Central Luzon director Aaron Aquino lauded the 64 Police Commissioned and Non-commissioned trainees of the Special Weapons and Tactics (Swat) Course after showcasing their skills in a simulation exercise on Saturday morning, August 5.

The immediate police response/intervention, dragnet operations and handling crisis situations (hostage-taking) during their simulation exercise, started with the flagging down of a Black Toyota Hi-Ace Grandia van during a checkpoint along Dalisdis Road, Barangay Dalisdis, Mexico, Pampanga followed by an explosion caused by a hand grenade thrown by passengers of said van killing two and wounding four police officers.

7 Aug 2017 - ‘Stubborn’ drug pushers warned anew

ANGELES CITY -- Suspected drug pushers who surrendered to authorities during the implementation of Oplan Tokhang (knock and plead) last year were warned to stop from selling illegal substance.

Officials of Barangay Balibago and the Angeles Police Station 4 invited some of the drug personalities who are still into the illegal drugs trade despite the stringent drive of the Duterte Administration.

7 Aug 2017 - 467 mothers join breast feeding session

PAMPANGA -- A total of 467 Fernandina mommies gathered over the weekend to participate on this year’s leg of the global simultaneous breastfeeding activity dubbed Big Latch On.

The project, which was initiated by City Tourism Office and Breastfeeding Pinays Pampanga Chapter and supported by Soroptimist International Pampanga, aims to promote breastfeeding as a way of life of a mother and child and normalize it in today’s society.

7 Aug 2017 - Over 3,000 Philhealth cards distributed in Pampanga

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government, in coordination with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) and the Department of Health (DOH), distributed more than 3,000 Alaga Ka Philhealth cards to three municipalities over the weekend.

Governor Lilia Pineda led the distribution of the said cards first at the Minalin town covered court for 1,125 beneficiaries followed with Santo Tomas town with 924 recipients and San Simon with 1,238 recipients.

7 Aug 2017 - Trade department opens 7th Negosyo Center in Tarlac

PAMPANGA -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) opened last Thursday, August 3, its 7th Negosyo Center in the province at Barangay San Miguel in San Manuel town.

DTI Provincial Director Agnes Ramirez said this is the 43rd Negosyo Center in Central Luzon and 590th in the country.

7 Aug 2017 - P68,000 worth of illegal drugs seized in San Fernando

PAMPANGA -- At least 68 sachets of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu,” with an estimated value of P68,000, were seized by the city police Drug Enforcement Unit in three separate drug busts on Sunday, August 6.

Superintendent Roland Agohob, this city’s chief of police, said the drug bust operations were conducted in Barangays Bulaon, Malpitic and Northville Calulut where one street-level target and seven newly-identified drug personalities were arrested.

7 Aug 2017 - Vicariate of Saint Joseph to host Virgen delos Remedios

PAMPANGA -- The Vicariate of Saint Joseph will host hundreds of devotees from all over Pampanga at the Provincial Capitol here at 4 a.m., September 8, for the 61st Canonical Coronation Anniversary celebration of Virgen Delos Remedios.

The return to the Capitol grounds will be held for the second time since last year and is in remembrance of the first canonical coronation some 60 years ago.

5 Aug 2017 - De Lima warns vs IDs for Muslims in Central Luzon

CLARK FREEPORT -- Senator Leila M. de Lima has warned her colleagues in the Senate against the government’s proposal imposing identification cards for Muslim Filipinos in Central Luzon.

In filing Senate Resolution (SR) No. 435, De Lima called for an inquiry into the suggestion of Local Government Units and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to issue special IDs for Muslims as a counter-terrorism measure.

5 Aug 2017 - Garbo directs city cops to intensify anti-drug drive

MABALACAT City Mayor Crisostomo Garbo has renewed his call to the city police to intensify its campaign against illegal drugs.

This was learned from Mabalacat City Legal Officer Emmanuel Ignacio during an interview with Sun.Star Pampanga on Friday.

5 Aug 2017 - Guagua mayor to create council for woodcarvers

PAMPANGA -- Mayor Dante Torres said Saturday that he will be putting up a woodcraft council that will look into the marketing of woodcraft products and the further development of the woodcarving industry in the town.

Woodcarving is a major industry for Guagua's Betis District, which is composed of at least seven villages engaged in cottage industries of furniture making and religious craft woodcarving.

5 Aug 2017 - BIR files 12th tax evasion case under RATE program

PAMPANGA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Region 4 filed a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office of the City of San Fernando against one Jasper Jason Quicho for failure to pay taxes pursuant to Section 255 of the National Revenue Code of 1997.

BIR said that Quicho was sued for failing to pay deficiency tax liabilities for taxable year 2014, particularly deficiency Capital Gains Tax amounting to P162,416 and deficiency Documentary Stamps Tax amounting to P43,628.

4 Aug 2017 - Top San Fernando taxpayers feted

PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando led by Mayor Edwin Santiago on Thursday recognized the contributions of its investors and stakeholders in the development of this city by promptly paying their taxes.

According to City Treasurer Mary Ann Bautista, the annual “Stakeholders Night and Recognition of Top Taxpayers” is the city government’s way of recognizing the companies and business establishments which settle their dues and obligations on time.

4 Aug 2017 - Legarda hails enactment of free SUCs tuition law

CLARK FREEPORT -- Senator Loren Legarda has hailed the signing into law of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, which institutionalizes the provision of full tuition fee subsidy for students enrolled in all of the country’s state universities and colleges (SUCs), local universities and colleges (LUCs) and in state-run technical-vocational institutions.

“The President’s enactment of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act is a manifestation of his commitment to provide access to higher education and better opportunities for the poor,” said Legarda, co-author and co-sponsor of the measure.

4 Aug 2017 - 4 drug suspects slain in Central Luzon

PAMPANGA -- Four drug suspects were killed in drug stings in the provinces of Tarlac, Bulacan and Pampanga in the past two days.

Police identified the fatalities as Jhurex Caberos, 34, of Tarlac City; Antonio Alberto, 42, and alias Totpik, both of Barangay Banga 2nd, Plaridel, Bulacan; and Jojo Villegas, 42, of Barangay San Jose, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

4 Aug 2017 - Angara lauds San Fernando’s free tuition policy

PAMPANGA -- Senator Sonny Angara on Thursday lauded the City Government for running a college that offers free tuition fee to indigent but deserving students.

Angara, who was the guest speaker during the Stakeholders' Night and Recognition of Taxpayers, said that the national government is now implementing the newly-approved law that provide free tuition to all state universities and colleges in the country, the city government here has already produced competent individuals through the City College of San Fernando (CCSF) with its free tuition program.

4 Aug 2017 - Group lauds environment secretary's order on ECC

CLARK FREEPORT -- Officials of the Environmental Practitioners’ Association (EPA) lauded Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu’s order to expedite the issuances of environmental compliance certificates (ECC) back to the directors and regional directors of the Environment Management Bureau (EMB).

The EPA officials, headed by their President Leslie Baun of International Wiring Systems Phils. Corp. and Vice President Rogelio Magat of the Clark Development Corporation, expressed full support to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) administrative order.

4 Aug 2017 - Guv mulls renaming hospital after Luis Taruc

PAMPANGA -- Governor Lilia Pineda contemplated on renaming the hospital after Luis Taruc, a patriotic, legendary Kapampangan hero and leader of the Hukbong Bayan Laban sa mga Hapon.

“I am asking for a resolution from the Municipal Council in concurrence with the Provincial Board to rename the San Luis District Hospital after Tatang Luis Taruc for I idolize him,” the governor, who allotted P80 million for the construction of the San Luis District Hospital, announced during the Alaga Ka Caravan with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) beneficiaries on Wednesday, August 2.

4 Aug 2017 - 2nd Philippine Sports Tourism Awards set

CLARK FREEPORT -- Nominations are now open for the 2nd Philippine Sports Tourism Awards.

This was announced recently by the awards founder and chair, Charles Lim.

4 Aug 2017 - Seniors in San Fernando City receive pensions

PAMPANGA -- Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin on Wednesday, August 2, led the distribution of social pensions to the city's senior citizens under the Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens program.

More than 800 senior citizens in the City of San Fernando received their quarterly pension amounting to P1,500 (not P2,000 as earlier stated).

4 Aug 2017 - Pampanga celebrates Family Planning Month

PAMPANGA -- The Provincial Government will celebrate Family Planning Month through various activities for indigenous people, local planners, regional partner agencies, and the general public.

The event is in cooperation with the Commission on Population (Popcom)-Central Luzon.

4 Aug 2017 - 2 drug suspects nabbed in San Simon

PAMPANGA -- Two suspected drug users were arrested by local authorities here in separate drug busts conducted in Barangay Concepcion in this town on Thursday, August 3.

Chief Inspector German Pascua, this town’s chief of police, identified the suspects as Mariano Balajadia, 33, and Vincent Almario, 25.

3 Aug 2017 - San Fernando village councilman killed in drug bust

PAMPANGA -- A village councilman from this city was killed after resisting arrest during the conduct of anti-illegal drug operations on Tuesday morning, August 1, at Alasas village.

Police Provincial Director Senior Superintendent Joel Consulta identified the fatality as Aldrin Pamintuan of Magliman village, who is listed as a high value target by the police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.

3 Aug 2017 - Regional water crisis by 2025

PAMPANGA -- Human population and its large number of industries are dangerously causing the over-extraction of the province’s groundwater resource to dangerous levels and is now harming the environment.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and scientists from the University of the Philippines Los Bańos (Laguna) have earlier warned that a water crisis would affect Pampanga and surrounding provinces by 2025.

3 Aug 2017 - 600 residents benefit from medical, dental mission

PAMPANGA -- Some 600 residents from five villages in Masantol recently benefitted from a medical and dental mission organized by the Rotary Club of Southern Pampanga at the Tarik Suliman High School.

According to rotarian and board member Nelson Calara, the medical and dental mission aims to provide health assistance to indigent people of Masantol and nearby towns.

3 Aug 2017 - Gov’t urged to pull out from WTO deal to protect farmers

MABALACAT CITY -- Anakpawis Party-list Representative Ariel Casilao has renewed his call for the country’s pull-out from the World Trade Organization – Agreement on Agriculture (WTO-AOA) in order to protect local farmers.

In a press statement sent to SunStar Pampanga, the group opposed the tariffication of rice imports and the removal of the quantitative restrictions as provisioned by House Bill No. 5023.

3 Aug 2017 - Labor office personnel join in earthquake, fire drill

PAMPANGA -- Some 80 personnel from the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) participated in an earthquake and fire drill the other day at its regional office in the City of San Fernando.

The disaster preparedness event was initiated by the Dole and Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) in observance of this year’s National Disaster and Resilience Month (NDRM).

3 Aug 2017 - Village chief expresses support to smoking ban

ANGELES CITY -- A village chairman in this city has expressed support to the nationwide smoking ban which took effect last July 23 by providing several prohibited acts to business owners and managers.

Rodelio Mamac, chairman of Balibago village, aired during a forum last Tuesday his support to Executive Order (EO) Number 26 Series of 2017 entitled “Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-Free Environments in Public and Enclosed Places” which was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on May 16.

3 Aug 2017 - Village nutrition committee, scholar recognized

PAMPANGA -- The City Government of San Fernando through its City Health Office recognized the most outstanding village nutrition committee and most outstanding village nutrition scholar recently at City Hall.

In culmination of the Nutrition Month Celebration dubbed “Healthy Diet, Gawing Habit for Life”, Barangay Dela Paz Norte was hailed as most outstanding village nutrition committee because of its excellent implementation of nutrition programs.

2 Aug 2017 - San Fernando council mulls law uniting LGUs vs floods

PAMPANGA -- The City Council here is crafting an ordinance that aims to enjoin local government units in Pampanga to solve flooding problems.

Vice Mayor Jimmy Lazatin stressed the strong stand of the City Council in addressing the flooding problem of the city.

2 Aug 2017 - Aeta representative asked to inhibit from land talks

MABALACAT CITY -- The new administration, under the leadership of Mayor Cris Garbo, has requested Councilor Ruvielane Serrano Magarito, a representative of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the City Council, to inhibit herself from participating in discussions related to the Certificate of Ancestral Domain (CADT) issues for alleged conflict of interest.

The stand of the Garbo Administration was relayed in a recent en banc session of the City Council for Margarito to remain neutral as she represents all Aetas of this city.

2 Aug 2017 - Balibago hosts Katarungang Pambarangay seminar

ANGELES CITY -- Barangay Captain Tony Mamac hosted over the weekend a seminar for barangay officials here on the rudiments of the Katarungang Pambarangay (KP) system. Katarungang Pambarangay, or the Barangay Justice System, is a local justice system in the Philippines.

It is operated by the smallest of the local government units, the barangay, and is overseen by the barangay captain, the highest elected official of the barangay and its executive.

2 Aug 2017 - Pimentel swears in Alvaro as new PDP-Laban member

CLARK FREEPORT -- Senate President Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. recently administered the oath-taking of a prominent Kapampangan businessman as member of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban).

Dr. Irineo Alvaro, Jr., a former councilor of Angeles City, formally took his oath as PDP-Laban member in a simple ceremony at the historic Senate Building last July 26, 2017.

2 Aug 2017 - Betis woodcarvers get painting lessons

PAMPANGA -- Woodcarvers here were given a crash course on painting and sketching lessons over the weekend at the workshop of premier ecclesiastical artist Willy Layug.

The lessons were in coordination with Guagua Mayor Dante Torres, who gave his full support and financial assistance for the project, as part of the initiatives to improve and widen the skill base of woodcarvers of Guagua's Betis District.

2 Aug 2017 - San Fernando creates task force for ‘Big One’

PAMPANGA -- The City Government here created a collapsed structure search and rescue (CSSR) task force composed of five personnel from the Operations and Warning Division of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) in preparation for the “Big One.”

CDRRM Officer Raymond Del Rosario said that the City of San Fernando is among the six local government units in Central Luzon that has been chosen to create a task force who will be in charge of responding to structural collapse in their respective areas and may also provide assistance in Metro Manila in the occurrence of an earthquake.

2 Aug 2017 - Widus promotes responsible gaming

CLARK FREEPORT --- The Widus Hotel and Casino has initiated programs advocating responsible gaming.

In line with this, Widus forged an agreement Tuesday, August 1, with the Sagip Bie Foundation Incorporated and the Central Luzon Drug Rehabilitation Center.

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